NOTEBOOK/NIGHTS IN RODANTHE (DVD/DBFE) "The Notebook": Behind every great love is a great story. As teenagers, Allie (Rachel McAdams) and Noah (Ryan Gosling) begin a whirlwind courtship that soon blossoms into tender intimacy. The young couple is quickly separated by Allies upper class parents who insist that Noah isnt right for her. Several years pass, and, when they meet again, their passion is rekindled, forcing Allie to choose between her soul mate and class order. This beautiful tale has a particularly special meaning to an older gentleman (James Garner) who regularly reads the timeless love story to his aging companion (Gena Rowlands). Based on the best-selling novel by Nicholas Sparks, "The Notebook" is at once heartwarming and heartbreaking and will capture you in its sweeping and emotional force. "Nights In Rodanthe": The stars of "Unfaithful" rekindle their screen chemistry in this rich tale of hearts awakenings from the bestseller by Nicholas Sparks ("The Notebook", "Message in a Bottle"). Richard Gere is Paul, a surgeon who long ago unwittingly traded career for family. Diane Lane is Adrienne, a devoted mother trying to move on after her husbands infidelity and struggling with his desire to return to their marriage. At a remote inn on the Outer Banks, both separately expect to do some serious soul-searching. But an approaching storm forces each to turn to the other for strength, setting the stage for a life-resonating romance.
Deleted Scenes, Commentary by Director Nick Cassavetes, Commentary by Novelis Nicholas Sparks, Featurettes: "All in the Family: Nick Cassavetes"; "Nicholas Sparks: A Simple Story, Well Told"; "Southern Exposure: Locating the Notebook"; "Casting Rachel and Ryan"; Rachel McAdams Screen Test.
